LIA

I had an amazing experience at LIA! I came in with a reservation for three, but quite a few more friends ended up joining us for cocktails and the staff handled it seamlessly. Our server was incredibly informative and helped guide us through the menu, offering great recommendations for both food and drinks. Everything we tried was delicious!!! The octopus(most tender I have ever had!), monkfish, cacio e pepe, fluffy pillows, and pork tenderloin were all standouts. I also had two cocktails, both of which were expertly made and so tasty! The ambiance was very cool with funky art on all the walls. LIA is definitely a new favorite in Chicago. Highly recommend!!!

One of the best meals I've ever had! I love that they have craft mocktails for those of us who don't drink alcohol. The tasting menu was so much fun and really reasonably priced for the experience, amount, and quality of food. Every course was absolutely delicious, everything was cooked perfectly, and we left full and happy. The service was incredible, with multiple servers and one of the owners checking on us throughout the meal to make sure everything was good but at no point did we feel like we were being rushed. It felt like we were eating at a friend's house the amount of times we were asked if we wanted anything else. The space is really neat with art everywhere (as you'd expect) and just an amazing atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Food was phenomenal, the tasting menu was delicious. Loved that you got a taste of various dishes each with a unique connection to the art. Drinks were amazing with an eye to every little detail. I love the Warhol martini and espresso martini that has colored espressos to add detail to the top. The ambience is superb with an amazing modern artistic allure. I’ll be back many times!

Fun, casual atmosphere. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Chefs came out to introduce some items. Everything we got had a unique presentation and tested amazing. I highly recommend the Fluffy Pillows, which were Japanese-style savory bread puffs.

Incredible experience as soon as you walk in. The first thing that grabs your attention is the art. Giant Pollock-inspired piece, created by the owner himself. Second is the service, thanks to our man of the hour Rashid, who was attentive the entire time. Each cocktails was a work of art with unique flavor profiles. Last but not least, each plate did not disappoint. We left incredible full but also content. Would recommend to everyone.

We were celebrating our anniversary and couldn’t have chosen a better spot. Lia is truly a hidden gem in River North, and we’re so glad we found it. The food was absolutely incredible each dish bursting with rich, bold flavors and creative touches that made every bite memorable. You can tell real passion went into the menu. A special shout out to our server Rashid, who was attentive, kind, and made our evening feel extra special. The service was just as exceptional as the cuisine. This is the kind of place you want to come back to again and again. Lia is fresh, unique, and full of heart a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. We’ll definitely be returning soon!

Art inspired restaurant with a ton of different food options, and a really unique cocktail menu paired with a space that's covered in art including a massive Jackson pollack inspired painting over the bar. This is def a place where you want to share a few plates as a group. I'd recommend 2-3 starters and one entree since the portion sizes are pretty small. For starters we ordered the: 1) White sangria octopus - 3/5. I wish it was more char grilled than it was 2) Bottle rockets: 5/5, get these, they are presented in a cool way and were so good paired with an awesome aioli 3) Chorizo stuffed dates: 4/5. Chorizo was great For entree we ordered the Banana Leaf Monkfish and it was 5/5, would def order again. They have some really great cocktails and it's amazing how they are only $12! That's unheard of in the city now. The mezcal and mole espresso martini was insanely good, also loved the maple old fashioned and Creole Paper Plane. Come check this place out and I think it's going to do extremely well and the menu has some unique twists.

The entire restaurant is Jackson Pollock inspired. Art and food and food and art. The space is gorgeous, cocktails only $12 all around and food plating was amazing. Great for date night or any night.

Awesome new restaurant. Welcome edition to River North - exactly what the area needs! The atmosphere is fun, upscale, but not pretentious. Great cocktails - the Warhol Martini was perfect. While we enjoyed all the food we ordered, the octopus, chorizo dates and ribeye really stood out! Will be back soon!

LIA is colorful, the design, the artwork, the entire aesthetic is really well done. It feels like you're stepping into a trendy, curated space with a lot of visual appeal. I was excited walking in... but unfortunately, the food and drinks just didn't hold up. The menu sounds creative and the presentations were nice, but the actual flavors were underwhelming. Most dishes felt like they were trying to be inventive without really nailing the basics. Nothing we had stood out, everything looked better than it tasted. Same with the cocktails: pretty on paper, but flat in execution. We left feeling like we'd paid more for the concept than the quality. To top it off, the service was slow. Really slow and all the dishes came out at the same time. No one was rude, but the pacing and attentiveness just wasn't there.

Very mid. Two dishes were pretty good & one cocktail was decent. Everything else was a sleeper & hard pass. Shrimp with the addition of capers, broth & aioli in said broth had some bold & good flavor. Enjoyed the fluffy pillow albeit it being merely truffle oil. Risotto tasted like water truffle lobster pasta was just boring for lack of a better term. Maple old fashioned was decent but be mindful of that fact that it was minuscule when not served on the rocks. Jackson's paint cocktail was boring even with the theatrics. Twas about $200 which seems standard at any restaurant for a couple these days. Art aspect wasn't explained despite being half this place's philosophy. I wouldn't return. Seems more like a lite bite & quick drink place

If you love art, you'll love LIA. The intention put behind the decor and art pieces on the wall add that much more depth to the food that's so delicious in itself. The owner even created the Pollock-style art piece on the wall, which definitely symbolizes the eclectic pieces that somehow all go together. Lastly, our French server, Rachid, was chef's kiss Not only did he share so much insight about the courses, he was also so fun to talk to in between bites. I'm definitely bringing my other friends visiting Chicago!

Ahh! This used to be Bohemian House. Remember that! I had the Fried Milk Bread and a craft cocktail. The staff and service are bodacious.

New restaurant in river north! Tasting menu was a great deal $180 which includes an alcohol pairing (champagne, cocktails, wine, espresso martinis!) They also offer the tasting menu for $120 if you're not drinking! Highly recommend checking out this new artistic concept! Atmosphere is really cool with great music. Nice upscale place but not too fancy! I was told they also have happy hour which I look forward to coming back and trying. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. 10/10!

Food was phenomenal, the tasting menu was delicious. Loved that you got a taste of various dishes each with a unique connection to the art. Drinks were amazing with an eye to every little detail. I love the Warhol martini and espresso martini that has colored espressos to add detail to the top. The ambience is superb with an amazing modern artistic allure. I'll be back many times!

Small portions, but oh my god the food was amazing. We got the green curry banana leaf fish with jasmine rice dish - it was 10/10.